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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India records lowest daily New Cases after 3 months
Total Active Cases stand at 6.25 lakh, lowest after 11 weeks
India has achieved several significant milestones in its fight against COVID. The new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours have fallen below 36,500  for the first time in three months. The new cases were 34,884 on 18th July, 2020.
With a high number of COVID patients recovering every day and the sustained fall in the mortality rate, India’s steady trend of registering dipping active cases continues.
In another achievement, the active cases have drastically declined to 6.25 lakh. The total positive cases of the country are 6,25,857 and now comprise merely 7.88% of the total cases.
These encouraging outcomes are the result of a collaborative, focussed and effective implementation by States/UTs under the Centre's strategy of comprehensive and consistently high countrywide testing, prompt and effective surveillance and tracking, quick hospitalization and effective adherence of the Standard Treatment Protocol issued by the Union Government. This success also owes to the selfless service and dedication of doctors, paramedics, frontline workers and all other COVID-19 warriors across all parts of the country.
35% of the total Active Cases in the country today are being reported from only 18 districts.
The slide in active cases in supplemented by an exponential rise in the recoveries. The total recovered cases have crossed 72 lakhs . This has widened the gap between active cases and recovered cases and stands at 65,75,213 today.
63,842 patients have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours. The national Recovery Rate has further grown to 90.62%.
78% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs .
Maharashtra is leading with more than 9,000 single day recoveries followed by Karnataka with more than 8,000 recoveries.
76% of the new confirmed cases are from 10 States and UTs.
Kerala and West Bengal have contributed the maximum to the new cases with more than 4,000 cases each. Maharashtra, Karnataka follow with more than 3,000 new cases.
488 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours. Of these, nearly 80% are concentrated in ten States/UTs. The deaths are below 500 for second consecutive day.
Maharashtra has reported the maximum single day deaths .
India’s case Fatality Rate stands at 1.50%.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Subsidy under Operation Greens a step towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat: Narendra Singh Tomar
50% subsidy under Operation Greens Scheme
Transportation subsidy for Kisan Rail Scheme too
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Panchayati Raj and Food Processing Industries has stated that the subsidy under Operation Greens TOP to TOTAL is a big step towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. He added that under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has brought out various schemes for India’s farmers. Under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Operation Greens Scheme TOP to TOTAL provides 50% subsidy on transport and storage of notified fruits and vegetables if prices of such fruits or vegetables are below the trigger price. Now, in addition to direct submission of online claim to MoFPI, the transportation subsidy would also be available under Kisan Rail Scheme under a very simplified way. Any person, including farmers can transport any notified fruits and vegetable crops through Kisan Rails. Railways would charge only 50% of freight charges on these fruits and vegetables. Remaining 50% of the freight charges will be provided as subsidy under Operation Greens Scheme by MoFPI to the Indian Railways. The revised Scheme Guidelines has been uploaded on the Ministry’s website on 12.10.2020.
In relaxation of other conditions for Operation Greens – TOP to TOTAL Scheme for transportation through Kisan Rail Scheme, all consignments of notified fruits and vegetables irrespective of quantity and price would be eligible for 50% freight subsidy. At present Railways is operating three Kisan Rails between Devlali  and Muzaffarpur , Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh to Delhi, Bangalore to Delhi and plans to start fourth Kisan Rail from Nagpur and Warud Orange City in Maharashtra to Delhi.
Eligible Crops: –
Fruits  - Mango, Banana, Guava, Kiwi, Litchi, Mousambi, Orange, Kinnow, Lime, Lemon, Papaya, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Jackfruit, Apple, Aonla, Passion fruit and Pear;
Vegetables : - French beans, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies , Okra, Cucumber, Peas, Onion, Potato and Tomato.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Organic Tea Farming
The Tea Board has accorded due priority under the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme  for the promotion and development of organic tea farming in the country. The activity along with assistance provided are given below:
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S.No.
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Activity
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Assistance
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1.
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Organic Certification 
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50% of cost of certification including renewals with ceiling of Rs.2.00 lakhs per certificate.
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2.
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Organic certification 
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50% of cost of certificate with ceiling of Rs.2.00 Lakhs per factory per financial year.
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3.
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Organic Conversion
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Rs.2.00 lakhs per ha for small tea growers
Source: Tea Board
The soil and climate of the North EasternRegion, particularly the State of Assam, is well suited for growing tea. The state-wise details of organic cultivation in the North Eastern States is as under:
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Sl no
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States
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Number of Organic Tea Gardens and Small Holdings
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Area of Holdings 
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1
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Assam
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45
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3439.87
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2
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Mizoram
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3
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74.00
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3
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Nagaland
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3
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67.90
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4
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Tripura
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15
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93.56
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5
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Meghalaya
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3
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62.47
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Total
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69
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3737.80
Source: Tea Board
Tea Board is providing financial assistance for the promotion of organic tea under the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme. Financial assistance of Rs.2.00 Lakh per ha. is provided to the small tea growers for conversion to organic farming. The State wise details during the last 3 years is given below:
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Financial assistance under scheme TD&PS
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State
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Year
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Activity
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Physical
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Financial

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Assam
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2016-17
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Replanting in organic gardens
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1 Garden|
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1.02
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Orthodox subsidy to organic gardens
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3 Gardens
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7.44
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2017-18
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Replanting in organic gardens
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3.17 ha
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4.71
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Orthodox subsidy to organic gardens
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5 Gardens
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17.33
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2018-19
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Replanting in organic garden
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17.04 ha
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47.68
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Orthodox subsidy to organic gardens
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2 Gardens
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9.41
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Setting up organic mini tea factory
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1 Factory
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11.73
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Setting up organic big tea factory
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1 Factory
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143.56
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Promotional event for organic tea garden
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1 Event
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0.50
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Organic Self Help Group  
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1 SHG
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7.25
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Tripura
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2018-19
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Organic Certification
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1 Garden
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0.08
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Total
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250.70
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Registration / certificates issued under Control Order
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Assam
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2016-17
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Setting up organic big tea factory
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1 Factory
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Registration issued
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Meghalaya
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2018-19
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Setting up organic mini tea factory
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1 Factory
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Certificate issued
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Total = 22nd installment.
Source: Tea Board
This information was given by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of External Affairs
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra to be inaugurated at Howrah
Kolkata, January 28, 2019.
A Post Office Passport Seva Kendra  will be inaugurated at Howrah at Howrah Head Post Office on 31.01.2019 . Applicants are requested to bring Application Reference Number  sheets along with other necessary documents of identity proof, address and proof of date of birth . The detail information of the documents required can be obtained from the website www.passportindia.gov.in from 31.01.2019 onwards. Appointments for the same will be released on the website www.passportindia.gov.in from 29.01.2019 at 15.30 PM onwards. The applicants have to pay passport fee through online payment system.
Further, applicants who have obtained appointments through the online mode www.passportindia.gov.inwill be entertained. Tatkaal, On-hold files, wall-in and PCC applications will not be accepted and processed.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
NSO Organized workshop and quiz competition on 24 February in Rajkot
Sub-regional Office of Field Operations Division, National Statistical Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, Rajkot is organizing a workshop and quiz competition on 24th February 2023 under the able guidance of Shri S K Bhanawat, Dy. DG & Regional head of RO, NSO, Ahmedabad in Rajkot in association with Saurashtra University. The event intends to enlighten the young minds about various facets of Indian Official Statistical System and promote awareness about various surveys being undertaken by NSO. Around 100 students from the Saurashtra University including its’ affiliated colleges along with faculty members are likely to participate in the event which will be held in the Seminar Hall, Dept. of Statistics, Saurashtra University.
The event will be inaugurated by the Chief Guest Dr. Girish Bhimani, Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University. Shri J S Honrao, Deputy Director of the Regional Office, NSO , Ahmedabad will also address the gathering on this occasion. Dr. Kishore Atkotiya, HOD, Department of Statistics, Dr. Naveen R Shah, HOD, Department of Economics and Dr. Khyati Mehta, HOD , Kotak Science College, Rajkot will also participate in the event. Shri T I Trivedi, Senior Statistical Officer & Incharge of the Sub-regional Office, Rajkot alongwith other officials of NSO will also participate in the event. The quiz will be conducted by Senior Statistical Officers Shri Jimit Pandya and Shri Akshat Yagnik. All participating students will be provided certificate of participation and exciting prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Quiz.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Several steps are being taken to popularize science stream at higher secondary level among girl students-Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that several steps are being taken to popularize science stream at higher secondary level among girl students. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, he said, the Department of Science and Technology  has started a new programme ‘VigyanJyoti’ in the year 2019-20 to encourage meritorious girl students of Class 9-12 to pursue education and career in science and technology particularly in the areas where women are under-represented.
At present, the programme is implemented in 100 Districts of the country. Various activities such as Science Camps, special lectures/classes, counselling of students-parents and interaction with role models are conducted in the programme. Selected girls are also getting opportunity to visit nearby scientific institutions and industries. Access to the Atal Tinkering Labs , where ever available is also provided to selected students for tinkering activities.
The Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN  Scheme of the Department of Science and Technology has various programmes to encourage and promote women researchers in the field of Science & Technology . 'Women Scientist Scheme’ under WISE-KIRAN provides opportunities to women scientists and technologists, especially those who had a break in career under its three components namely, i) Women Scientists Scheme-A  for conducting research in Basic & Applied Sciences, ii) Women Scientists Scheme-B  for research that entail S&T interventions for societal benefit, and iii) Women Scientists Scheme-C  for internship in Intellectual Property Rights . The Mobility programme addresses relocation issue of working Women Scientists. Further, ‘Indo-US Fellowship for Women in STEMM’  programme provides opportunities to women scientists & technologists to undertake international collaborative research in premier institutions in the USA for 3-6 months.
Institutional support is also provided through ‘Consolidation of University Research through Innovation and Excellence in Women Universities ’ Programme for development of research infrastructure in women universities in order to encourage women’s participation in Research & Development activities in S&T. DST has started a new programme ‘Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions ’ which aims to transform institutions for a more gender sensitive approach and inclusiveness with ultimate goal to improve the gender equity in STEMM .
During 2020-21, the Science and Engineering Research Board  has started “SERB-POWER ” scheme with aims to address comparatively lower participation of women scientists in research activities and to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering. In addition to this, SERB has instituted ‘Women Excellence Award’ in order to reward young women scientists below age of 40 years, who have excelled in science.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Renowned Historian of Science & Technology, Ashish Lahiri Inaugurates Exhibition on “Gandhi & Science”
Kolkata, February 28, 2019
An exhibition titled ‘Gandhi and Science’ exploring scientific aspects of Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated by Shri Ashish Lahiri, renowned Historian of Science & Technology on the occasion of National Science Day at Science City today and as a part of the celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The exhibition was organised to explore the views of Mahatma Gandhi on Science and Technology.
The exhibition has four different sections- Gandhi & Science-Technology-Innovation, Gandhi’s Views on Science & Technology, Gandhi, Appropriate Technology and Sustainable Development, Gandhi & Contemporary Indian Scientists.
The sub-sections of the exhibition further explores views of Gandhi on Industrialisation, Modern Tools of Science, Medical Science and Morality, Use of Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Development, Nature and Environment, Education etc., said Shri Subhabrata Chaudhuri, Director, Science City, Kolkata.
There is also a section on Charkha as a great tool for experimentation and innovation and another how Gandhian philosophy of Innovation, Appropriate Technology and Self Reliant India were the inspiration behind the first pharmaceutical company in India, Bengal Chemical & Pharmaceuticals, set up by Acharya PC Ray more than 100 years ago.
A Lecture on ‘Gandhi & Science’ was also delivered by Shri Ashish Lahiri. Other programmes organised on the occasion were- a Sit and Draw Contest for the students of Class-I and IV on the topic “A View of a Steam Operated Train", on the topic “A View of an Electric Operated Machines in any Kitchen for the students of Class V and VII and on the topic “A View of inside a Space Shuttle”, for the students of Class-VIII and X.
With this, Exhibit Hunt Contest for all, Open House Balloon Burst Quiz on Science & Technology in India and an interactive demonstration on Magic of Tesla Coil were also organised. Students of various schools of Kolkata participated in the program.
The Exhibition will continue for a month in the Science Exploration Hall of Science City, Kolkata.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
GRAND ICT CHALLENGE for Smart supply measurement and monitoring system under Jal Jeevan Mission
National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  has launched an ICT Grand Challenge to create innovative, modular, and cost-effective solution to develop a ‘Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System’ to be deployed at the village level. The ICT grand challenge will be inviting proposal from Indian Tech start-ups, MSMEs, Indian Companies, Indian LLPs.
Jal Jeevan Mission  aims at providing Functional Household Tap Connection  to every rural household by 2024. The programme focuses on service delivery at the household level, i.e. water supply regularly in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality. This necessitates the use of modern technology in systematic monitoring of the programme and to capture service delivery data automatically for ensuring the quality of services. Digitisation of water supply infrastructure has the potential to solve some of the biggest societal problems facing the nation. More importantly, it will help anticipate and address future challenges.
This grand challenge will harness the vibrant IoT eco-systems of India for creating smart rural water supply eco-system. This challenge will provide opportunity to work for cause of Jal Jeevan Mission and to assure potable water supply through Functional Household Tap Connections to every rural household.
The Grand challenge will provide support at ideation Stage, prototype development stage, deployment stage. The pilot will be conducted at 100 villages. The best solution will get cash prize of Rs. 50 Lakh and runner ups will get prize of Rs. 20 Lakh each. The successful developers will be given an opportunity to join the MEITY supported incubator/ CoEs for further nurturing of their solution. This will boost the idea and thrust of initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India and Make in India.
Details of the challenge can be seen in https://jjm.gov.in/
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture promotes Indian Folk Arts and Culture abroad through Global Engagement Scheme : Shri G. Kishan Reddy
The Ministry of Culture aims at disseminating Indian Folk Arts and Culture abroad through signing of Cultural Agreements & Cultural Exchange Programme and their implementation by concerned agencies with mutual discussions through diplomatic channels.
The Ministry of Culture operates Global Engagement Scheme under which Festivals of India are organized in other countries showcasing folk art and other cultural events as exhibitions, dance, music, theatre, food fest, literary fest, film fest, yoga etc. In addition to this, Ministry of Culture also works in coordinated manner with Ministry of External Affairs. Under this scheme, Ministry of Culture also gives Grant-in-aid to Indo- Foreign Friendship Cultural Societies for organizing programmes and activities including folk art and other cultural activities for their promotion abroad.
The Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centers  with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur to protect, preserve and promote various forms of folk art and culture throughout the country. The folk artists from all over India are engaged to perform in the festivals and Programmes organized by these ZCCs regularly in all States/Union Territories of India. Besides, the folk artists are also sent abroad to perform in Festivals of India. Incentives like Dearness allowance, honorarium, board & lodging, local & international travel are provided to these artists by the respective ZCCs and Ministry of Culture.
This information was given by Union minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region Shri G.Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
144.54 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 91,361
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.26%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.36%
7,585 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,42,66,363
16,764 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 88 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 47 days
67.78 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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|
S. No.
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|
State
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|
No. of Omicron Cases
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|
Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
|
|
1
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
450
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|
125
|
|
2
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|
Delhi
|
|
320
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|
57
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|
3
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|
Kerala
|
|
109
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|
1
|
|
4
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
97
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|
42
|
|
5
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
69
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|
47
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|
6
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|
Telangana
|
|
62
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|
18
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|
7
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|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
46
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|
29
|
|
8
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|
Karnataka
|
|
34
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|
18
|
|
9
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|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
16
|
|
1
|
|
10
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|
Haryana
|
|
14
|
|
11
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|
11
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|
Odisha
|
|
14
|
|
1
|
|
12
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|
West Bengal
|
|
11
|
|
1
|
|
13
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
|
14
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|
Uttarakhand
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
15
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
|
|
2
|
|
16
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|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
17
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|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
18
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|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
19
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|
Goa
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
20
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
21
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|
Ladakh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
22
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|
Manipur
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
23
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|
Punjab
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
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Total
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1,270
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|
374
Prime Minister's Office
The concrete steps taken by government to increase the popularity of electric vehicles are now visible across the country: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that the concrete steps taken by government to increase the popularity of electric vehicles are now visible across the country.
In a tweet Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey informed that country is rapidly adopting electric vehicles with the vision of Net Zero Emission.
In reply to the tweet by Union Minister the Prime Minister tweeted;
“बहुत उत्साहवर्धक जानकारी! इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों की लोकप्रियता बढ़ाने के लिए हमारी सरकार ने जो ठोस कदम उठाए हैं, उसका असर अब देशभर में दिखने लगा है।”
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia for promotion and development of cooperation in civil aviation security
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Australia for promotion and development of cooperation in civil aviation security.
The MoU will provide an opportunity to Indian aviation security authorities to share the expertise of their Australian counterparts and enhance the overall aviation security environment in India.
The MoU will provide compliance of international obligation as well as enhance promotion in the area of security cooperation between the two countries.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Narayan Rane calls upon the field officers to achieve the targets of growth of MSME in their respective areas within the stipulated period , also launches the second phase of MSME RuPAY Credit Card
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane has called upon the field officers to achieve the targets of growth of MSME in their respective areas within the stipulated period. Addressing the National conference of MSME- Development Institutes, Testing Centres and Technology Centres he said that this conference will contribute in shaping the vision of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
In the conference, Shri Rane also launched the second phase of MSME RuPAY Credit Card with National Payments Corporation of India  and four banks, viz. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBM Bank  and HDFC Bank. This card will provide a simplified payment mechanism to MSMEs to meet their business related operational expenses.
Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, State Minister of MSME graced the occasion. Senior officers of Ministry of MSME and officials of MSME-Development Institutes, Testing Centres, Technology Centres, NPCI and bank executives also attended the conference. The aim of this conference was to have interaction with officials of field offices of Development Commissioner , Ministry of MSME to chalk out future plans for better implementation and monitoring of MSME schemes and coordination with State Governments and other stake holders for the benefit of the MSMEs. This conference is a part of Enterprise India under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Campaign.